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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1936
Page
14
T K Johnston of Sigourney outlines winter feeding methods for game birds, urging planning and ongoing provisioning. Suggestions include corn patches, cane, fodder bundles, brush lean-tos, and emergency foods like acorns ground in mills, with details on teepee frames and shelter placement for quail, frame up and shelter orientation.
The passage describes constructing a teepee or wigwam shelter by assembling three strong sticks about 6 feet long. Tie the sticks together near the smaller ends to form a frame and set the structure in or near a natural thicket, weed patch, or grassy slough for excellent service.
Farmers and creameries can reuse rusty milk cans or pails as game bird feeders. Cut a hole in the side for grain to spill as birds feed. Feeders work well with shelled grain halled cane seeds mill screenings and ground acorns. Maintain proper clearance and cleanliness.
The article outlines shelter and feeding methods for quail and pheasants. It recommends placing feeders 10 to 12 inches above ground on logs or rocks, facing south, near thickets or sloughs, and using corn fodder or cane tops tied to trees. It advises woven wire baskets and nail boards for ear corn, building multiple shelters, and avoiding feeding along highways while monitoring weather and stockpiling food ahead of storms.
Insurance bonds and abstracts from the former Washington Loan and Trust Blog mention a telephone contact as 17. The fragment notes financial services history with corporate naming and a contact line.
A fragmentary list names Lloyd Lytle Henry Bailey and other city officials including W H Fulton treasurer Muck solicitor Jordan marshal Holmes fire chief Reister Wallace and Lemley among potential roles in a local notice.
Washington Lodge No 26 A Pr and A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday each month W M W A Bealer and secretary A W Yard issued the notice for members to attend
Eastbound No 82 and No 12 schedules list daily and weekly trains with local stops and California passenger notes. Westbound No 3 and No 11 run on multiple days with Sunset Limited and Golden State Limited services, plus Knox County branch timings and freight train designations.
A. E. Augustine of Oskaloosa is described as a state senator-elect who will tackle Iowa agricultural issues with broad vision. The piece recounts his Russia service as a model farm supervisor near Kavkasia, the farm's vast size, livestock, and the multi-farm operations, plus his return to Oskaloosa and plans to resume farming while praising American democracy over communism.
When storms break you can listen to the radio and feel you helped wildlife. Put up feeding devices at south and east sides of buildings and shelters and supply food regularly. Consult the local Conservation officer for shelter construction advice and feeding locations. If you cannot obtain feed, the officer may have supply available.
A meeting to discuss unemployment insurance legislation to be enacted by the next Iowa legislature will be held at the Savery hotel in Des Moines next Monday morning. The gathering was called by the sub-committee on unemployment insurance of the state social security committee, recently appointed by Gov. Clyde L. Herring to study federal policy.
A subcommittee discusses drafting state legislation to conform to federal unemployment insurance program funding. Members include Ray Murphy state insurance commissioner Rabbi Rugene Mannheimer Des Moines Gerard Nollen Atlantic publishers and Father Ligutti of the Olger farmstead.
West Union Iowa Mrs Josephine Baw though years old remains an expert rag maker. In five years she completed 25 crocheted rugs from onion or milk rags and gives them to friends. Mrs Barnes remarks on her excellent general health and keen mind with good sight and hearing.
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